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The New Telpher Line at Glynde
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The New Telpher Line at Glynde
The new Telpher line at Glynde, near Lewes, the seat of Lord Hampden (1814-1892), the Ex-Speaker of the House of Commons. His wife, Lady Hampden, is seen starting the first train. This was the first Telpher line in England, an innovative means of transporting goods using an overhead electrically-powered wire. This one was used to transport gault clay. Date: 1885
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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1885 Brand Ceremony Goods Hampden Lines Overhead System Wire
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